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International Women's Day 2026: Is work in Europe more stressful for women? #InternationalWomensDayIn a special recording at the VoxBox Studios at the European Parliament in Brussels, Maria Walsh MEP and Barbara Gerstenberger from Eu...

#InternationalWomensDay

🎙️ In a special recording from the VoxBox Studios at the European Parliament, MEP Maria Walsh and Eurofound’s Barbara Gerstenberger unpack the latest findings from the 2024 European Working Conditions Survey.

#IWD2026 #GenderEquality #EWCS2024

🎥 https://ow.ly/SL3o50Yp361

⏳ Just 30 minutes to go!

📺 At 11:00 CET we premiere a special discussion for #InternationalWomensDay at the European Parliament’s VoxBox Studios.

Host: Maria Walsh MEP

Don’t miss it! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKaDIj4Oyk4

📣 The European Fair Transition Observatory (EFTO) has been officially launched today in Brussels at the conference “Helping vulnerable people in the clean transition: the role of the Social Climate Fund.” #FairTransition #JustTransition #GreenTransition

🔎 Learn more: https://ow.ly/9foT50YpBLa

Is work in Europe more stressful for women?

📺 Tomorrow at 11:00 CET we will premiere a special discussion for #InternationalWomensDay at the European Parliament’s VoxBox Studios.

Host: Maria Walsh MEP

Don’t miss it! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKaDIj4Oyk4

#EUSocialForum

Roxana Minzatu highlighted the vital role EU agencies play in supporting policymakers, stressing how the new data‑sharing platform and live observatories can strengthen their ability to make informed, future‑focused decisions. #EUSocialForum 📈🇪🇺

Delighted to hear Li Andersson MEP highlight Eurofound’s research on job quality at #EUSocialForum, recalling our message that we need to look beyond averages.

📊 Different regions face very different challenges, and addressing these disparities is essential for truly inclusive progresss.

🇧🇬 Today is Bulgaria's Liberation Day!

Bulgaria ranks among the top Member States for access to on-the-job training, with 62% of workers receiving training from their co-workers or supervisors (EU average: 54%).

Learn more about Living and Working Conditions in Bulgaria: https://ow.ly/clBu50YouTw

📣New episode of #EurofoundTalks online!

Is financial resilience and trust in Europe faltering?

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://ow.ly/5Y2350Ymnor

#EUSocialForum

📍European Parliament

🎙️ Today we're in Brussels to record a special video podcast, with Maria Walsh MEP and Eurofound expert Barbara Gerstenberger. 🇪🇺

Stay tuned! 😉

Today, our colleague Marie Hyland contributed to the JCFJ event on ‘Ireland’s Way Forward?: The New EU Affordable Housing Plan’, presenting our latest findings and bringing forward evidence that can support more effective and equitable housing solutions.

🇪🇪 Today is Estonia's Independence Day!

With 29% of workers always involved in work organisation and processes, Estonia ranks first in Europe (EU average: 18%).

Learn more about Living and Working Conditions in Estonia: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/countries/estonia

🇪🇺 Eurofound at the European Parliamentary Week 2026

Yesterday, Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin presented Eurofound's latest research at the first plenary session of the Interparliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the EU in Brussels. #FutureOfWork #JobQuality

The Infra4NextGen project has published a new Topline Results report that analyses survey data on #wealthinequality. Produced as part of the Make it Equal theme, the report explores attitudes towards inequality, inheritance and proposed taxes to reduce inequality.

🔗 https://ow.ly/qSks50Yi2zc

📣 Just published: The locked-out generation: Europe’s housing market is failing its young people, by Marie Hyland

https://ow.ly/MLMa50Yi2sQ

We’ve just wrapped up a productive two‑day visit with the European Parliament’s EMPL Committee here at Eurofound 🇪🇺

Thank you to the Committee for the engagement and collaboration!
We look forward to continuing our work together 🤝

We’re delighted to welcome a delegation from the European Parliament’s EMPL Committee to our offices! 🇪🇺

Led by Li Andersson MEP, the visit brings together senior MEPs from across political groups, offering a valuable opportunity to exchange views and strengthen cooperation.

🇱🇹 Today is Lithuania's State Restoration Day!

With 93% of workers on indefinite contracts, Lithuania ranks among the top countries in Europe (EU average: 86%).

Learn more about living and working conditions in Lithuania: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/countries/lithuania

🇱🇹 Today is Lithuania's State Restoration Day!

With 93% of workers on indefinite contracts, Lithuania ranks among the top countries in Europe (EU average: 86%).

Learn more about Living and Working Conditions in Lithuania: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/countries/lithuania

📣 Just published: 'Algorithmic control: How digital surveillance is shaping online platform work in Europe', by Dragoș Adăscăliței

🔗 https://ow.ly/yXRN50Yef7o

🎥 Behind the podcast: The housing struggles of Europe’s youth

In this episode of #EurofoundTalks Mary McCaughey is joined by Marie Hyland to discuss the latest research on housing issues for Europe’s youth.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/3w48h8hXZ7s

Yesterday we were in Brussels with Eurofound expert Marie Hyland for our #BrusselsBriefing 'Housing affordability for young people in the EU'.

Learn more
📄 Research report: https://ow.ly/fHIk50Y9OyV
🔗 Data dashboard: https://ow.ly/jTOa50Y9OyW
🎧 Podcast: https://ow.ly/50LH50Y9OyU

The European Child Guarantee monitor is a tool developed by Eurofound to track children's access to key essential services across EU Member States.

Browse now 🔗 https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/surveys-and-data/convergence-monitoring-hub/european-child-guarantee-monitor

#EuropeanParliamentaryWeek 2026 will take place on 23–24 February 2026 at the European Parliament in Brussels. Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin will contribute to the Conference by presenting Eurofound research on #labourmarket and #socialcohesion.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/cSx250Y88ym

📣 New episode of #EurofoundTalks online!

🎧 Listen now

🟢 Spotify: https://ow.ly/baAI50Y8HoB
🍎 Apple podcasts: https://ow.ly/vYUK50Y8HoC

⚠️ Have you registered for our webinar on 'Navigating a new era of psychosocial risk in Europe' this afternoon?

🪑 There are still a few places left!

ℹ️ Full details: https://ow.ly/uwGV50Y82xk

Minimum wage growth remains real and substantial for 2026. Many EU Member States with a statutory or national minimum wage have continued to apply more structural uprates, with the aim of reaching a higher percentage value of actual wages.

📄 Read more: https://ow.ly/GMUE50Y5W3a

The #EUSocialForum returns on 3–4 March 2026! ​

This 4th edition focuses on how Social Europe can best empower people in times of change, bringing together decision makers, social partners, researchers and policymakers in Brussels and online. ​ ​

Secure your place 👉https://ow.ly/GMLp50Y5s91 ​

⚠️ Demand for our upcoming webinar is high—limited spaces remaining!

We will be navigating a new era of psychosocial risk in Europe with the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work on 3 February.

Info: https://app.livestorm.co/eurofound/navigating-a-new-era-of-psychosocial-risk-in-europe

#InternationalDayofEducation

📚 Early childhood education and care (ECEC) supports children’s cognitive and socio‑emotional development, reduces later educational disparities, and strengthens social inclusion.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/kqRj50Y1PnN

📣 EXTENDED DEADLINE 📅

Our call for applications from Academic Experts has been extended until Saturday 31 January.

Learn more about our Advisory Committees and apply 👉 https://ow.ly/v1C450Y1GKw